John is going to be transferred to Univ. of Pgh tomorrow morning. Sigh. After the docs said he needs to get there ASAP. We waited all afternoon and evening for the go ahead. But, he is stable and if his condition worsens they will LifeFlight him there. It's the typical gyrations when you're dealing with a specialty such as liver disease. News to me. We're praying he remains stable overnight and can go in the morning by ambulance.
The reason Valley GI doesn't want to tap him (remove fluid from his abdomen) is because he needs A LOT of fluid removed and they don't feel comfortable doing it; it's a high risk procedure for someone in his condition. Jameson Hosp. is capable of doing therapuetic tapping, but not the volume that's required to be removed for John. At UPMC, they do this procedure often in liver disease patients and can monitor him closely afterward. In addition, they will continue evaluating him for a transplant while he's there. Time is of the essence.
They continue to give him albumin to assist in removing fluid. He had soup and sherbet for dinner, so he does have an appetite, which is good. He seemed more comfortable when we left this evening and we prayed with him before we left.
Your prayers are GREATLY appreciated by John and us. I'll update you all as often as I can.
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